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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
rsssed laws in accord with the will +

the people as expressed in that cleo
ton, an Iowa has the most stringent
laws in the country on the sur ject.
An attempt TO amend the constitu-
t on of Ohio was defeated on an
amendment being ~ united to the
people, voted . tnber ii, 1888.
In August, 1881, North Carolina
voted on a constitutional amendment,
showing it under by a majority OF
ll6 O72. The-vote for prohibition W .
48 DOL
Florida, on November 2, 1886.
adopted new constitution and local
option article. which was voted on
separately. The article was adopted
by mai rity of 16 go; the m j rity
for the constitution was 1861. The
provisions Of laws framed under the
local option article have been taken
advantage Of i'll many parts OF the
State.
D,kota on November 3, 1885, voted
on constitution, which Was pro-
posed for the State of Dakota. A pro-
hibition article was adopted by a vote
OF 1870 to 1857, a majority OF 233.
In 1850 Michigan adopted a con-
siitntion by a majority OF 26,7l8. out
OF IL total vote OF 35, 532. One pro
vision was: THE Legislature shall
not pass any act authorizing the
grant OF license for the sale Of arde 1t
spirits or other Intoxicating drinks"
In 1868 the l. gislature, to obtain an
expression of the will of the people,
submitted the question: Snail a
statute be passed prohibiting the sale
of liquor? The peopl .,said yes to this
by u majority of 1000 A Prohib-
itory statue WAS passed and remained
in force until 1875, when the law wa.
repealed and a statute enacted taxing
the liquor traffic. The question was
then subln tied to the people: Shall
the ami license provision of the Con-
stitution be stricken out? Bnf re the
vote the supreme courtd cd d hat he
law passed for taxing the liquor traffic
was constitutional, and little interest
was then taken in the election viii, b
was held in 1875. The vote for striL-
ing ont was 1888 and against 81, 1851.
Vermont. i'll 1858, submitted the
question to her people: Shall The
statute now on the books prohihitine
the manufacture and sale OF iutoxwat-
ing liquors stand? The vote was in
favor Of the statute by 112I majority
The Wisconsin Legislat' re, in 1858,
asked the people to saw v htther a
prohiDitor Statute should be passed
The majority for such statute was
3410. The Legi latuIe OF 1886 passed
"a prohibitory law, but Governor Bar
SOW vetoed it.
Georgia has local option law which
has been IN effect some years. Gradu-
ally the area OF prohibition in that
state has been extended until a good
portion OF it is dry. The question is
voted on by the people every two
years.
The question Of licenses or no Ii
censes If submitted at every election
in Massachusetts and the officials
abide by. the result, which is gener-
ally in favor OF licenses.
In Arkansas there is a local option
law which allows the people to vote
every two years at general election
for or against licenses. The Prohihi-
tionists ca ried seven counties in 1884
and twenty five in 1ss6.--[Post-
Dispatch
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

Mr.. William M. Evarts ia reported
as saying that he thinks civil service
reform would have thrived II Mr..
Blaine had been elected to the Presi-
dency. There are people who are be-
ginning to wonder what Mr.. William
M. Evarts will not say if the party
EFFICIENCY shall seem to require 1t. The
worst Of it is that Mr.. Evarts Is bad
Judge as to what party exigenuies do
REQUIRE. Mr.. Evarts might we'll say
something that would require less
strain of conscience, and YET be far
more useful because much more with
| ia the realm Of plausibility.- Boston
Herald, Ind.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
Aboua irving.

Irving's receipts for his first week
of F0ast, ut the Star theater, were
nearly $23 ,000-the exact figures are
500 $50. This is about $4,000 in excess
OF the best first week OF his two pre-
vious visits. Last Saturday, when
Faust was played at the matinee and
The Bells and Jingle at night, the day
footed up $6S50. We believe that this
immense business will grow larger
the longer the great English tragedian
remains with us.
On Tuesday, November 29th, Mr.
Irving, Miss Terry and the Lyeeum
company gave a matinee performance
of Faust for the benefit Of the Henry
Ward Beecher Statue Fund, Messrs.
Abbey and Schoeffel z wing the use Of
the Star theatre and Mr.. Irving, Miss
Terry and the members OF the Lyceum
company their. services. The result
will undoubtedly add nearly $4,000
to the fund.
Faust cost $50 900 to produce at the
London Iyceum. Some notion OF the
lavish expense bestowed upon it can
be obtained from the fact that the
chime OF eight bells, which are only
heard for fifteen seconds in the cathe-
dral scene, cost $500 Before The
curtain rose last Monday evening
the preliminary expenses amounted
to over 500. The regular running
expenses are over $500 a perform
ance.
California is anxious to see Irving
in Faust; but, for pecaniary reasons,
the trip would be impracticable with
out guarantee fund of at least
$50 900. Besides the loss OF twelve
days, in going and returning, COM
p,tny of one hundred persons and five
hundred and forty tons of scenery,
costumes and properties would have
to be transported at Interstate Com
merce bi | rates. Doubtless there is
plenty OF gold in Calf rnia; but
Irving need not sigh for it while green
backs are SO plentiful on this side OF
the Rockies.
The magnificent audience for The
Bells and Jingle, on Saturday night,
was personal compliment to Irving.
He drew it without the-aid OF sensa-
til nal scenery and novel effects, and
| without the cooperation OF Miss
Terry. "Alone l did It'll" he might
have exclaimed, Ike Edwin Forrest,
had he not been too modest for self
gratnlatinn.
With The Bells everybody is famil.
lar. Jingle is played as farce, in one
act and five scenes. 1t was a delight
to see the characters of Dickens sc
perfectly presented as the .Pickwick'
Of Mr.. Howe, the "Winkle" Of Mr.
Emery, the "Snodgrasss" Of Mr.
Hayil nd, the "Sam Weller" OF Mr.
Harvey, ami the Fat Boy" of Mr.
Archer. Now, as at its first represen'
tation in London, the Jingle
of Irving il inimitable. L
is the man himself stepped out OF tht
"Pickwick Papers," The double bill
| was SO heartily received that it viii
| be repeated on Saturday evening o
next week. This Saturday, Louis XII
which is probably Irving's most pop
ular character in this country, ant
certainly one of his grandest imper
sonations. Faust all next week. TN
Merchant of Venice il in rehearsal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
IN OTHER STATES.
results of the Prohibition Agita-
ton in ali Parts of the Country.

There are but three States in the
Union where the manufacture and
sale OF Intoxicating liquors is prohibi-
ted bv constitutional provisions
These States are Rhode Hand, which
adopted on APP il 7, 1886, an amend
ment to it's constitution to that effect
by majority OF $685.; Maine, which
had statutory prohibition for thirty
five years and adopted it into the con-
stitution September s. 1884, by ma
jority Of 1922, and Kansas, where an
amendment was adopted November 2,
1880. by major ty of 1898.
1t is generally thought that Iowa also
has constitutional prohibition, the mis-
take arising from the fact that major
ity was given in that state June ~,
1852, of "a, 750 in favor Of an amend
ment, hut some error having been COM
mitted, tie supreme court decided the
amendment had not been adopted.
However, the succeeding Legislature
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
WORK For THE WEEK.
Only Three Bills to be Dis
eussed in the Senate.
A LONG LIST OF NOMINATIONS
Not Much to be Done in Either
Assembly Until After the
Holiday Recess.

Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HERALD
WASHINGTON, December IS There
is no joint purpose on the part
of the Senators either to do or to
abstain from doing any given thing
during the coming week. The Senate
calendar contains only three bills
which can be taken up for action.
One of them is for the refunding to
States the direct tax of 1861, and the
other two relate to ports Of entry in
Oregon and Washington Territory.
Among the bills likely to be called
and referred to committees are Hale's
Civil Service resolution; the Consti-
tutional amendment by Dolph, en-
powering Congress to legislate upon
marriage, divorce and polygamy; and
Mltchell's bill to a5rogate all treaties
and repeal all laws which permit the
immigration Of Chinese.
THE CABINET NOMINATIONS.
Seem to be waiting the motion of the
Judiciary Committee, to which the
nominations OF Lamar and Villas We're
sent. The belief is general that NJ
action will be taken therein till after
the holiday recess. The nomination Of
Secretary f'aiichild has already been
reported from the Finance Committee
and that of Dickinson is ready to be
reported from the Postoffice Com
mittee. The total number of nomina-
tions before the Senate is 449, not
more than a dozen Of which have
been reported back from the COM
mittees.
AN IMPORTANT MEASURE.
The subcommittee on Finance,
which has for more than q year been
studying the subject of undervalua-
ton, has perfected an elaborate bill OF
twenty-four printed pages which will
be submitted to the full committee to-
morrow morning, and probably be re-
ported to the Senate during the day.
THE HOUSE.
The few days in which the House
will be in session, during the coming
week, will in all probability be devoted
to the discussion of rules which are to
govern the proceedings of the House
for the present Congress. The Com
mittee on Rules is to be announced
and an early adjournment
will be had in order to enable that
to formally organize and
proceed speedily to the consideration
nf fbn ko, xx-I.soA
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
In bad LUCK.
Clark's Pottery Estabiis b ment
Destroyed by Fire.

Clark's Pottery Estabiis b ment
Destroyed by Fire.
SACRAMENTO, December 1S.-This
afternoon the large pottery establish
ment OF N. Clark and Son was dis
covered to be on FIRE. The FIRE depart
ment was soon on the ground, but
only one stream could be used as only
one water main was in the vicinity.
The Southern Pa. ific company, how
ever, sent out waier train and did
good work in suppressing the flames,
but nearly the entire establishment
with its contents was burned to the
ground. A great amount of finished
pottery was burned, and much valuable
machinery damaged. Five or six car
loads OF wood standing near the build
in. were burned. The loss lie esti-
mated at over $50, 900, fully insured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
THE CLOUD THICKENS.
Result of the Austrian
Military Council.
PREPARATIONS FOR TRoUBLE.
Newspapers Forbidden to Make
Public the Mpvem nts Of
the Troops.


iAssos7aseu ffes4 Dlspatche8 70 tho HH8AlDbI
vienna, December 1S.--At the nil
itary coucil, presided over BY Emps-
ror Francis Joseph to-day, it was ~
solved that part of the credit voted
last spring be expended for equip
ments and construction Of huts for
troops in Galicia.
1t is semi-oficially stated that the
Cabinet shares in the belief that the
good relations with Russia will b
maintained.
OMNIBUS ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The editors of newspapers were
summoned to the police bureau to-
day and reminded of the law prohib-
iting the publication of tho move
ments of troops and other military
preparations.
The rife factory at Steyer il turning
out 400 repeating rifles every week.
A telegram from Belgrade reports
that Russian agitators are extremely
active in Servia.
HARD TO GET.
BRussBLs, December l8.-Russla's
endeavors to raise loan here and ct
Amsterdam have failed.
GERMAN PRESS COMMENT.
BERLIN, December 1S.-The national
Zeit,lng says that General Won SchWei-
nitz, the German Ambassador to Rus
sia, returns to st. Petersburg with
conciliatory instructions.
Prince Bismarck's paper counsel6
Austria, while strengthening her mill
tary position, to avoid giving proyoca-
ton to Russia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
tat FIR TAT.
Brewers Boycott Barley Raised
in Prohibition States.


CHICAGO, December 19.-Consider-
able stir has heen caused by the fact
leaking out that the Keely Brewing
Company has instructed It's brokers to
buy no barley grown in or shipped
from Iowa or Kansas. The secre-
tary Of the company saws, elf they
will not buy our beer it is quite pro- er
that we should refuse to buy their
barley"
Lewis Huyck, a millionaire maltster,
said that if there was q general move
ment he would join it heartily. He
declared that the farmers of Iowa
we're hypocrites, pretending to be-
iieve in prohibition and raising barley
for the manufacture of whiskey and
beer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
The Campantut Concerts.

The coming of Campanini, Scalchi
and the other artists Of this great
troupe is the absorbing topic in must
cal and fash onable circles. The COM
pany is ,pected to arrive to-day from
San Francisco. The sale of seats for
each concert will be opened to-day at
10 A. N. at Bartlett's. The season
ticket sale is already large.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

The anthracite strike promises 70
last all winter. Whether the men can
keep boiy and soul together that long
without work is a serious question.
Starvation may compel them TO yield,
though they deserve to win from the
business Of their cause. The anthra-
cite coal barons will have much to an
swer for In the next world because of
the hardships they put upon their
workmcn. = (Pittsburg Commercial
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

covered to-day by Health Officer
Meares, In different localities in the
city. All three were sent to the
hospital. and the houses thoroughly
funiigated. On Saturday night and
Sunday DIR. Meare's investigated over
a dozen cases that were reported to
be smallpox. but only found three
real cases.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

The piteous plea of Henry George
to the workingmen to support his
paper ia an evidence that his position
as an authority among them has
ceased to exist. But it does not seem
hardly fair that he should he so
severely raped over the knuckles by
the New York Tribuns after his loyal
service to the Republican party during
the recent campaign 40 q Plat annex.
liAlbsny Argus, Dem.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
A FOND FATHER.
Touching Trait, Oharaoterfstic
of the Indian hace.

PORTLAND, December ia few
days ago an Indian came to Sam
Shields place, on Cottonwood Creek,
Grant county, carrying the corpse Of
his twelve-year- son, and asked for
lumber to make a coffin. He said
that he was one of party of Una
tillas, who were up in the mountains
on their annual hunt, and his boy,
while handling his gun, had acci-
dentally shot himself. Mr.. Shields
had no lumber to give him, 30 rolling
the body in a blanket he placed it on
his shoulders and started for the Uma-
tilla reservation, over nfty miles dis
tant.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

The prediction is made that the
chief object OF both parties in the
coming session Of Congress will be to
prevent the other side from doing any
thing. But should such be the case,
let it not be forgotten that the voters
OF this country are not fools. Ihey
VIII l,cate the responsibility. II Kan
eos City Times, Dom
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
Found at Last.

TRucKEE, December lS.-This after
noon boys skating on the Truckee
river. at the Tahoe ice company's
dam, fonnd the body of Oliver Tiverge,
accidentally drowned two months ago
while repairing. the Moody and Rich
ardsons dam.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
Ia d Novys for woods.

SAN FRANCISCO, Decent Der 18.-Jos.
Woods residence was burglarized
Saturday night from cellar to roof.
The bureau drawers and trunks were
broken open and the valuables re-
moved. Woods and wife are at pres
ent in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

twenty-five thousand dollars worth
of etchings just received at the Art
Store OF Franklin & Kugemann, 70
South Spring street. The selection ON
exhibition includes works of art by re-
nowned native and foreign artists and
comprises Klackner's complete publi-
go flor. .Il
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
A Ra<al Aeeide,,t

PORTLAND, December 1S.-Robert
Record fell over a precipice at Airing
ton TO-DAY, sustaining injuries from
which he died.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
saiiers RIa'treated.

sAS FR4 NcIsco, December 1s.-A
Chroatcle's special from Tacoma,
says that mates Gibbs, Ais
and Bessy deserted from the
ship Reaper at Port Townsend,
and it was learned that shortly
after leaving Cardiff they began sys-
tenn OF abuse to the crew that resulted
SO badly to one, Frenchman, tat he
was put on board a returning ship in
a dying condition. The crew refuse TO
talk, as they wish first to get the
money due them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
To ne LIT BY Electricity.

GRASS VALLEY, December lS.-Last
night the gaslight company purchased
the plant, franchise and contracts Of
the electric light company. Six
thousand dollars was the price paid.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
For Chartty,s Sake.

SAN Francisco, December 18.-The
British man of war Triumph was
thrown open to visitors to-day for the
benefit Of the British Benevolent So
cietv. Tugs were kept busy trans
porting sightseers and the occasion
Melted a good sum for the charitable
fund.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
killed In a Coal mine.

FLEMING, KS, December 18. Three
men were killed here yesterday by the
premature explosion OF blast at the
Missouri Pacific coal mine.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

Some day, let US hope. laws and
court proceedings will be instituted
for the sole purpose Of getting at the
fs. is Of criminal case, and superior
courts will have justice as their aim,
rather than the preservation of techni'
calities Of doubtful Importance
milwaukee Sentinel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
To Hang i'm February.

TACOMA, w. T., December 1S.-An-
gus McLane, Of Mason county, tried
at Olympia for arson and murder, has
been sentenced to hang on February
18th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

SANTA Cruz, December 1S.-The
sale of 100000 worth of municipal
improvement bonds was consummated
yes erday. Work will be commenced
at once.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

New BrumsW lick.
BATHURST, N. B., December ia
train on the Inter-C Colonial Railway.
composed Of an engine, the new pillow
and a passenger car, went Of the
bridge near Caraquette yes erday at
ernoon. OF the thirteen men On
board the conductor, engineer, fire.
man and four section mon were
pinned down under the engine In the
bed of the river and killed. The 9TH
ers were badly bruised but not fatally
ininrad
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19

CALCUTTA, December 18.-It il re-
ported that the force uuder Ruadir
Jung has been dispersed with great
loss of life.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
GENERAL NEWS.
The Oregon Excursionists
Heading for Home.
PRIzE-FIGHT AT SAN JOSE.
kaltsters Decide to Purchase no
Barley Exported from Pro.
hibition States.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
SALEM, Or, December 1S.-The
California East spike excursionistf
had a pleasant day for their run
through Oregon. The train left Ash
land shortly before 7 o'clock this
morning, the second train, carrying
the Oregon contingent, following
shortly afterwards. The two trains
made short stop at Medford, where
a large crowd was in waiting. In front
OF Medford station there was fine
display OF Oregon apples and vege-
tables. Mr.. Charles Croker was
c ,lled for by the crowd and spoke
briefly, reiterating the sentiments
given in his Ashland address, and was
followed by Col. John 2. Irish, who
made one. of his characteristic
speeches.
At the town Of Gold Hill
there was another expectant crowd
of people and brass band.
Short stops were made at Grants
Pass, Rosebury, Eugene and Albany.
At koseburg short addresses were
made by Mr.. Croker and Mr.. Pixley,
also at other points. The trains then
made the run to this city without any
further delays, arriving at 1896
o'clock. Tomorrow morning q reee D.
ton will occur at the State Capitol
building, after which the journey to
Portland will again be taken up, ar
irving there in the afternoon. The
programme is for the Californians to
leave Portland on the return trip
Wednesday, arriving in San Francisco
on Thursday morning.
A CORRECTION.
By mist Ike the name of Judge
Stearns of Oregon was included in the
list Of speakers &C the driving of the
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
rvopk;u., ,rr,.i po.,no.ed

CnscrNNATI, December l8.-The trial
of Benjamin Hopkins has been post
poned untilJanuary 10th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
Prince Leopold Sick.

PcTrsDAM, December 1S.-Prince
Frederick Leopold is seriously i'll with
gastric fever.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
A NEW STYLE OF SETTLEMENT.

Early this morning William Tink-
ham, q rancher residing in Spanish
Spring Valley, attempted the life of
John Hogan, Landlord OF the hotel at
which he was stopping. Upon leav-
ing, Hogan requested him to settle
his bill. Tinkham's respo' Sc was a
shot from a revolver, the ball glancing
Hogan's right ear and carrying away
a lock of hair. He attempted to
shoot again but Hogan had gained a
place of safety. Tinkham was finally
overpowered and is now in Jail. Tink-
ham has a God reputation for peace
and quietness and his action is
ascribed to drink.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
NOTES FROM NEVADA.
A Slight Wreck at Ren0-ShOOt.


SAN FRANCISCO, December 18.--A
Reno, Nevada, special to the Erdm-
iaer, says: By the carelessness of a
brakeman this morning two cars
| FADED with cattle were thrown from
the turn-table in the yard of the
Southern Pacific. The cars were
badly damaged, one steer killed out
right and number badly injured.
The cattle are the property of Havs &
Co., of Oakland, who will file claim
for damages.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
Moro smallpox.

San FRANcisco, December H.
Three cases Of smallpox were dis
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
A CORRECTION.

By mist Ike the name of Judge
Stearns Of Oregon was included in the
list Of speakers at the driving of the
last spike at Ashland este, day. 1t
should have been Joseph Stearns Of
the Sacranaen'o Board Of Trade.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-30
Coniferin and Vanillin.

As the planting of waste land with
trees is one of the very few branc ei
of agricultural industry which have
some appearance of being still remun-
erative, it is satisfactory to note a
chemical discovery which, in the opin-
ion of some very competent judges.
should add materially to the advan-
tages of growing pines and iir-trees. The
substance ''coniferin" was chemically
discovered twenty-six years ago. but
its practical use rs n g.ucoside. or SUI
gar-making material, was not attempt
cd until very recently. The Germans
and the French are now about equally
assiduous in this new industry, Eng
land only lags behind. A tree of
medium size and in vigorous growth
ordinarily yields seven to eight pints
of sap. The sap appears MS white.
milky and clouded liquid. and from
this liquid .'vanillin. as well as ''eoni-
ferin." is now being o!ta ncd. The
ad litional discovery Of II valuable fla
voring material increases the net profit,
and there seems no re ,son why Eng
lish pines should not be laid under con-
tribution. The demand for both "coni-
ferin" and ''vanilin" is stated to be
good, and prices such as TO pay good
profit to the owners of the trees. Lon
don GiaI hic.